when tom plays hooky from school he goes swimming and if you have the book you can go back and check this answer in chapter 1 page 5 :)
The phrase "play hooky" meant to 'not go to school'. The origin seems to be with the Amish in Iowa -- at least that is where I learned it. Amish go to school only until 6th grade. They also use hooks and eyes for their clothing, rather than buttons. So the Amish were always referred to as "hookies" by others 'the English' as we were called. So to be like the Amish and not go to school was to play (like a) hookie.
Tom Sawyer, the fictional character from Mark Twain's novel, is known for his mischievous and adventurous nature. Some of his notable habits include skipping school, playing hooky to go on adventures, and having a knack for getting into trouble. He is also known for his creativity and cleverness in finding solutions to various problems he encounters.
Peter Hook goes by Hooky.
Dead people don't go tom school.
Low ash primary school
Tom Brokaw went to Yankton High School
maiden beech acadamy
red
pontypridd school
Skyline High School in Oakland California
Tom Hanks attended Bret Harte Junior High School in Oakland
Tom Berenger went to Rich East High School